Institute of Management Accountants – Packerland Chapter

Institute of Management Accountants – Packerland Chapter
Editor: Ann Lor, UW-Green Bay.
September 2008
Inside this Edition:
Speaker Bio
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Seminar Directions
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Savvy Generation Y Hiring
Strategies
2 Great Seminar in 1 Day
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President Message
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Student Page
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Dates to Remember
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Date: September 16, 2008
Time: Fellowship: 5:15 p.m. Dinner Meeting:
6:15 p.m.
Location: St. Brendan’s
Address: 234 S. Washington, Green Bay Phone: (920) 884-8484
Topic: Management and Accountant Relationship pre and post-Enron
Speaker: Phillip Mikulsky, Executive Vice President
Organization: Integrys Energy Group
Website: http://www.integrysgroup.com/
Dinner Prices: $20- Members, $25- Non Members, $10- Students
Dinner Choices: Shepherds Pie, Wick Low Pork Tenderloin, Pecan Chicken
Reservations: If you would like to attend this month's meeting, please email Matt Laha by Thrusday,
September 13th with your reservation and dinner choice.
Phillip Mikulsky Bio
Phillip Mikulsky is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Integrys Energy Group,
a holding company with subsidiaries actively involved in the energy industry. Integrys Energy Group, Inc. is
headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Mr. Mikulsky began his career with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation in 1971. He spent 5 years in the
Systems Planning Department and was head of the System Operating Department for 20 years. Phil was
promoted to Vice President - Development for WPS Resources Corporation in
1995, with responsibility for strategically developing and operating two
nonregulated subsidiaries, WPS Energy Services, Inc. (serving as Chief
Executive Officer) and WPS Power Development, Inc. (serving as President).
In 2004, Phil moved to the holding company as Executive Vice President and
Chief Development Officer responsible for all M&A activity, merger integration,
Strategic Planning, Business Performance, and Project Support Services.
Mr. Mikulsky received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electric Engineering
with minors in English and Math from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in
1971.
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Directions: From Green Bay From US 141/Dousman St. going toward N. Pearl St., turn right onto N. Pearl St., Turn
left onto W. Walnut St. /WI-29, turn right onto S. Washington St. and end at 234 S. Washington St., Green Bay, WI 54301.
Current Members:
To report changes to email or mail
addresss
Please contact :
Alison Hendrickson @
920-617-6102 OR
[email protected]
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Savvy Generation Y Hiring Strategies
Members of the so-called Generation Y, also known as Millennials, are the labor pool from which
companies will draw most of their employees in the coming years. To gain insight into what matters most to
these individuals when it comes to their jobs, Robert Half International and Yahoo! HotJobs recently
commissioned a national survey of more than 1,000 workers, ranging in age from 21 to 28. Based on those
findings, here are some tactics you can use to bolster your recruitment efforts among the Millennial
generation:
Show them the money. Asked to rank the importance of 11 factors relating to job opportunities, Gen Y
survey respondents said salary is their most critical consideration. In response to another question, 33 percent
cited financial security as their top career concern. To ensure that your accounting firm’s starting salaries are
above or at least on par with competitors in your region, consult resources such as the Department of Labor’s
Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual Salary Guides from Robert Half International and trade publications.
Offer attractive benefits. Gen Yers are drawn to employers who provide first-rate healthcare and
retirement benefits. They are acutely aware that healthcare costs continue rising sharply and that the Social
Security safety net may not be available to them later in life. Be proactive and promote your company’s
benefits programs during employment interviews and on your website.
Act now. Accustomed to instant results, Millennials don’t like to wait. Therefore, instead of offering
delayed rewards (such as the possibility of a raise or bonus after six months on the job), it’s better to make an
offer they can’t refuse upfront. Moreover, Gen Yers don’t want to wait three months for healthcare coverage
or a year to be vested in your 401(k) plan. Try to enroll them on or shortly after their start date.
Courtesy of Accountemps
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Two Great Seminars in one day!!
Being a Bridge Builder
8:00am – 12:00pm
Arresting the Time Thieves
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Brought to you by:
PACKERLAND CHAPTER
INSTITUTE OF
MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTANTS
Dr. Becky Stewart-Gross, President and Founder of Building Bridges
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Meadows
850 Kepler Drive, Green Bay, WI (920) 465-6700
Being a Bridge Builder:
Have you ever found yourself at a stand still because you and a team member just can’t move past a conflict? Are
differences of opinion holding you back from achieving success on a project? Find out how to move past these
hurdles to reach a resolution that leaves you feeling more like teammates than opponents.
Arresting the Time Thieves:
Do you ever run out of time to get everything accomplished? Are you constantly running behind, seeking
extensions, or burning the midnight oil to meet deadlines? If so, this seminar is for you! In today’s world of
constant commotion, it seems like we are always running a few steps behind. Find out how to gain control over your
time, rather than letting your time control you.
Presenter:
Dr. Becky Stewart-Gross founded Building Bridges and has served as president since 1987. She has over twenty
years of business experience and earned her Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Her educational background
also includes an M.A. in Communication and a B.A. in Business. She has authored several management books and
consults with various companies in the areas of management and leadership.
Becky’s achievements include being a 2004 American Business Award Finalist, receiving the Michigan State
University’s Emerging Leaders Award, the YWCA Women of Achievement Award, Outstanding Teacher Award from
Aquinas College, and the Young Community Leaders of American Publications Award. She is a member of National
Speakers Association, American Society of Training and Development, and Management Women, Inc. She also
serves on the board of the Professional Society for Sales and Marketing Training.
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** Participants attending the full day session will receive a discounted price from the cost
of the two individual sessions.
Who Should Attend:
Any employee, supervisor or manager of all ages, experience or occupations.
For Additional Information Contact:
Kathy Adams McIntosh, CMA
Matthew Laha
(920) 499-7605
(715) 524-7306
[email protected]
[email protected]
Registration:
Seating is limited. Last day to register is November 11, 2008. Registration for each half day
session is $75 or $125 for the full day. Mail registration form and a check payable to IMAPackerland Chapter to:
Attn: Matthew Laha
100 MBC Drive
Shawano, WI 54166
REGISTRATION FORM
Participant's Name and Title
Company Name
Address, City, State and Zip
Telephone and E-Mail
Morning Session only $75
Afternoon Session only $75
Full Day - Both Sessions $125
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Welcome back! It’s been a great summer, but I’m ready to get back into the routine of
fall. Vacations are over. Kids are back in school. There’s something both sad and
comforting about this time of year.
One of the routines we have to look forward to is getting back in the swing of our
monthly dinner meetings. Catching up with old friends and making some new ones, as
well as gaining some professional insight and earning CPE credit can enrich us in
more ways than one could imagine.
We have a great line up of speakers for you to listen to and learn from this year. We
are also bringing Dr. Becky Stewart-Gross in for a seminar in November which you
can attend as either a half day session or receive a discount for the full day.
Your board members have spent the summer putting together the 2008-2009
programs. If you get a chance, let your board members know you appreciate their hard
work over the summer. Without them, none of this would be possible.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
~ Kathy~
Providing Tax, Audit, Accounting & Financial Management
Services to Businesses & Individuals.
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ThankYou!
We would like to recognize these sponsors for their
generous donations and support in making our annual
golf outing a success.
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Dale Ducat, CPA – Restaurant Gift Certificates
Bilotti’s Pizza Garden – Gift Certificate
Wilco Cabinets – Corian Surface Saver
BE’s Vending – Beverage Holders
Morning Glory Dairy – Golf Balls
Green Bay Packaging – Golf Balls
Schenck Business Solutions – Brief Case
Cellcom - $50 Gift Certificate
7-UP Bottling - $40 Restaurant Gift Certificate
Victor Doenges, Agent, New York Life – Shirts
Anchor Coupling – Cap and T-shirt
Hilly Haven Golf Course – Gift Certificate
Bately CPA LLC – Gas Gift Card
Tom Lemense – Golf Balls
Announcing the 2008-2009 IMA Packerland Chapter
Board of Directors
President
Secretary
Treasurer
VP-Administration
Past President Immediate
Director of Meetings
Director of Employment
Director of Membership
Director of Newsletter
Director of Program Booklet
Director of Public Relations
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Kathy Adams McIntosh
(vacant)
Rick Dejardin
Alison Hendrickson
Bob Hieronimczak
Matthew Laha
Eric Fehlhaber
David Wilson
Ann Lor
(vacant)
Greg Franda
Hey Students!
We’re trying something new this year by adding a student section to our monthly newsletter.
Students from all area schools are encouraged to get involved with our local chapter. This is a
perfect opportunity for you to network with potential employers as well as gaining professional
insight from other accounting professionals.
We have monthly meetings that you are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the
third Tuesday of every month with each meeting discussing different topics. We have a great
line up of speakers and I know you will enjoy many of them. To name a few, we have speakers
discussing about the Packer’s finances, experiences in owning a franchise restaurant, and
protecting yourself from identity theft. Every month I will send out our monthly meeting
topics and locations.
The format of the dinner meeting is:
Networking……………………………………5:15 p.m
Dinner……………………………………….. 6:15 p.m
Meeting………………………………………..7:00 p.m
Adjournment…………………………………..8:00 p.m
Student………………………………………$10
Regular Member……………………………….$20
Guest…………………………………………...$25
In addition to dinner meetings, you can also get involved by sharing ideas, internship/job
experiences, college experience in our monthly newsletter in our student page. This page is
designed specifically for students so please submit resourceful experiences to share with your
fellow students.
Ann Lor
UW-Green Bay Student
[email protected]
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Monthly Meetings
Speaker:
Topic:
Location:
September 16, 2008:
Phillip Mikulsky
Mangement/Accountant Relationship
St. Brendan’s
October 21, 2008:
Rep. John Nygren
Current Government Business Priorities
Mackinaw’s
November 18, 2008:
November 18, 2008:
Dr. Becky Stewart
Fredrick Monique
Conflict/Time Management
Global Marketplace
The Meadows
The Meadows
December 16, 2008:
Ron Hammen
Identity Theft
Titletown Brewing
January 20, 2009
Cynthia Esterling
Alternative Financing for Small Business
Rock Garden
February 17, 2009
Vicki Vanieuwenhoven Accounting in Sports Industry
Eagle’s Nest
March 17, 2009
Kurt Mueller
Evolution Of Retirement Plan Investing
River’s Bend
April 21, 2009
Gary Fehlhaber
Finance & Accounting Career Development Eve’s Supper Club
May 19, 2009
Ken Schauer
Owning and Running a Franchise
Legends of Depere
*************STUDENT NIGHT: October 21, 2008 and February 17, 2009****************************
Trivia
What companies merged to from Enron?
Please bring your answer with you to the September meeting and you could win a prize!
Thank you to our Newsletter advertisers:
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Bately CPA, LLC
Foremost Farms
Jefferson Wells
Lakeland College
Megtec
Schenck Business
Wilco Cabinets
Brien Bately
Tom Lemense
Melissa Helgerson
Erin Kohl
Francine Enright
Roz Barker
Bob Hieronimczak
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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MEGTEC Systems, Inc.
Subsidiary of the Sequa Corporation
830 Prosper Road
De Pere, WI 54115-5030
Phone: (920) 336-5715